I like this definition. Making compost is often beset with prohibitions ... have found to be the simplest and the best: the compost pile or heap. It couldn’t be easier. Put the dead things in a pile.

Depending on the size of your compost heap, you can turn your compost materials into ready-to-use compost in as little as a few months. Factors such as how often you add to your heap impact how ...

Some local councils now offer subsidised compost bins. A larger garden can easily accommodate a simple heap in a lesser used part of the garden, while even the smallest terrace could accommodate a ...